Step into the time machine once again with us on "Brothers in Music: The A R Rahman Edition" as we continue our journey back to the vibrant musical landscape of A R Rahman's 1994.  In Part 1, we discussed Kaadhalan and May Maadham. In Part 2, we explore three more Tamil gems:  Duet, Karuthamma and Pavithra. Duet, suffused with the imprint of the saxophone legend Kadri Gopalnath, marked a change in Rahman's musical output: it saw the birth of experimental, unstructured Rahman.  Pavithra and Karuthamma continue to remain sonic treasures for Tamil music fans. Joining us once again for this exhilarating ride is the incomparable Anand Krishnamoorthi, whose insights into the world of sound engineering and his firsthand experiences with Rahman's music add invaluable depth to our discussion.Rahman produced two more albums that year, but in Telugu: Gangmaster and Super Police. Joining us in the discussion on Rahman's first -- and still-infrequent -- foray into Telugu cinema is another Anand, Anand Mamidipudi. We pick apart songs and rip apart choruses!  As ever, there is a lot of jokes, banter and cross-talking! So buckle up as we embark on another exhilarating journey through the musical wonderland of A R Rahman. This is "Brothers in Music," and this is 1994 (Part 2).Podcast Insta: @brothers.in.musicSwaroop: @tnagartornado on X and Instagram. Sharan: @sharanidli on X.

Join us on "Brothers in Music: The A R Rahman Edition" as we dial back the clock to 1994—another year that saw A R Rahman compose and produce music like nothing heard before. It was the year when cinema halls echoed with the mesmerizing soundtracks of Kadhalan, May Madham, Duet, Pavithra, and Karuththamma in Tamil, along with Super Police and Gangmaster in Telugu. In Part 1, we explore May Madham and Kadhalan. In this nostalgic journey,  we are joined by the multifaceted Anand Krishnamoorthi, renowned sound engineer, sound editor, production sound mixer (including on Ponniyin Selvan 1 & 2 and Vishwaroopam), and a former child star of the early '90s. Anand brings his unique perspective from working on iconic Tamil films, such as Mani Ratnam's Anjali and Thalapathi, Kamal Hasan's Sathi Leelavathi, and notably for our listeners, May Madham.With Anand, we explore the nuances that made Rahman's sound a revolutionary force in the industry, delve into the intricacies of sound production and design, relive his memories of shooting the captivating songs of May Madham, discuss the fusing together of Rahman's music and 90s' Madras, pick apart soaring strings and banging basslines, raagas and chords, and generally saunter through the reminiscences of a less complicated time! Notes:1. Anand Krishnamoorthi (Wikipedia Page): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anand_Krishnamoorthi2. Interview of Anand Krishnamoorthi on his experience working on Anjali: https://www.filmcompanion.in/features/tamil-movies-mani-ratnam-30-years-of-anjali-child-actor-turned-sound-engineer-anand-krishnamoorthi-looks-back-at-his-time-on-the-sets-of-the-film3.  The Intermission Podcast's deep-dive into Pettai Rap: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-intermission3/episodes/Ep-9-PettaiRRRap-e1u4n7cSongs:1. Rakamma Kaiya Thattu (Thalapathi 1991): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ecVVVx0dX4 1. Jamu Rathiri (Kshana Kshanam 1991): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XG6fhfHk9zg2.  Anand Krishnamoorthi dancing in Palakkatu Machanakku (May Madham 1994): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pupRjbTFL2Q3. Madras Suthi Paaka Poren (iconic Madras song; May Madham 1994): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zzrvVGKnGZw4. Vadivelu singing Rasasa Kannu (Maamannan 2023): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3AqeVDETiQAPodcast Insta: @brothers.in.musicSwaroop: @tnagartornado on X and Instagram. Sharan: @sharanidli on X.

Join us in this episode as we travel back in time to 1993, a pivotal year in A.R. Rahman's career, solidifying his genius in the world of Indian film music. This year marked a continuation of the magic he created with 'Roja', showcasing his versatility and innovation. We delve into some of his most iconic soundtracks of that era, including 'Thiruda Thiruda', 'Gentleman', 'Pudhiya Mugam', 'Uzhavan', 'Vandicholai Chinraasu', 'Kizhakku Cheemayile', and 'Pudhiya Mannargal'.Our exploration takes us through the nuances of raga elements, the complexity of sound production, and the unique usage of instruments in these compositions. We also reflect on India's cultural landscape of the time, providing context to the music. As always, we celebrate the sheer joy and brilliance of experiencing A.R. Rahman's musical genius. Tune in for an immersive journey through a landmark year in Indian film music. Show Notes:Guitar Prasanna plays July Maatham: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IRRjAO8FKEAElectric Ganesha Land Description: https://www.musicmandir.com/prasanna/Electric Ganesh Land Song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TRTFZxbM2aYN Ramani plays Raga Hemavati: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UMN4TKgLgxoML Vasanthakumari plays Raga Dharmavati: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3onPai5sCMKaran Thapar interviews A R Rahman: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DBRg_qpTaGgMano talks about dubbing for Rajinikanth: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=axL1a0Nc1dUAmit Trivedi talks about Thiruda Thiruda: https://silverscreenindia.com/movies/news/amit-trivedi-talks-about-the-ar-rahman-album-that-changed-his-life/Rasathi from Thiruda Thiruda: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SNZKsjH46GsConversations with Mani Ratnam by Baradwaj Rangan: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conversations_with_Mani_RatnamRahman and GV Prakash recording music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-v5EZQk6xQPennalla Pennalla “Oodha Poo” (the song with changing chords whose lyrics we butchered): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6xOwiX1tGScSingapenney - an exemplary anthem song from Bigil: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MnbWE8ZKeBgPodcast Insta: @brothers.in.musicSwaroop: @tnagartornado on X and Instagram. Sharan: @sharanidli on X.

In our debut episode, we journey back to 1992, the breakthrough year of A R Rahman. We'll explore his early years leading to this pivotal moment, and delve into the unforgettable experience of hearing 'Roja' for the first time as children, explore musical elements of the various tracks and briefly go over his other release of the year, the Malayalam movie 'Yodha'. Join us as we relive the year that changed how Indian film music sounded forever.Show Notes: Deen Isal Maalai: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dB-gw34u18Q Set me Free: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=It4bdrmmAKIEndhan Nenjil (Illaiyaraaja composition largely in Raga Nalinakanthi): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zpZ3TQ5gKrgDr N Ramani: Alaipayuthey. Raga Kanada: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YZD9Q1gR5ywU Srinivas U Rajesh: Raga Kapihttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFI81LEe7w0Sid Sriram singing Pudhu Vellai Mazhai: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zpZ3TQ5gKrgKaran Thapar interviews A R Rahman: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DBRg_qpTaGgAlamelu Mani, mother of Hariharan, singing (Raga) Sahana: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=omj7J2iN7aQRoja Jaaneman (Hariharan version): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F11RyMnMxMoNotes to Myself Episode 2 Season 1 Pradeep Kumar: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=72Uv2PDPY2M Rehna Tu (Continuum section only): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6y1Uqgm93wcVidai Kodu Engal Naade (Kannathil Mutthamittaal; Singer MSV): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HjNsz1yQ6Mo Fast-Paced Lyrics Song Exhibit 1: Theekuruvi (Kangalil Kaidhu Sei): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fUqGBrN4ulAFast-Paced Lyrics Song Exhibit 2: Amma Thalle (Komaram Puli): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YC2Sxcy3SdkYodha Theme: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rw8GQxKDDZY  Chola Penne: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y87l6YIuJOQPodcast Insta: @brothers.in.musicSwaroop: @tnagartornado on X and Instagram. Sharan: @sharanidli on X.